Kontron, a company that specialises in IoT solutions for industries, has won a EUR 65 million rail infrastructure design contract in Europe. Kontron is set to develop and implement a new innovative platform to host the interlocking system from a leading european provider of signalling and rail infrastructure.
“This landmark contract represents a pivotal moment in Kontron’s journey towards technological excellence and innovation and its further commitment to the global enhancement of rail safety and operational efficiency”, the company says.
Kontron will deploy its high-availability mission-critical computing solutions for the new systems. These systems are integral to the Interlocking 4.0 initiative, designed to ensure safe rail operations with increased capacity and reliability. The system ensures strict compliance with railway signalling principles, effectively preventing collisions and unauthorized train movements.
The deployment of this state-of-the-art interlocking system marks a significant advancement in rail network safety and efficiency. It embodies Kontron’s vision for a future where rail transport is safer, more reliable, and offers increased capacity.
“Our partnership on this project exemplifies Kontron’s expertise in high-availability systems and our steadfast commitment to enhancing rail safety,” said Alain Spors, CEO of Kontron France.
“This design win is a crucial milestone that further cements our role as a key player in the transportation sector. We are honoured to leverage our technology and expertise towards creating a safer, more efficient rail system.”
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